get by

动词 get by:

1. come to terms or deal successfully with
   同义词：cope, make out, make do, contend, grapple, deal, manage
2. pass or move in front of
3. escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
   同义词：get off, get away, get out, escape

1. I have no formal clothes for the occasion. Perhaps I can get by in a dark suit?
   我没有适合那种场合的礼服，也许穿深色西服还行吧？
2. I hope I can get by in a dark suit for this formal occasion.
   我希望我能穿一件深色的衣服把这个正式场合应付过去。
3. We can get by.
   我们过得去。
4. How does she get by on such a small salary?
   她靠那麽一点儿薪水怎么过活？